CHOOSE Freedom Community Navigator

About the organization

CHOOSE 180 transforms the lives of youth and young adults by partnering with institutional leaders, connecting them with community, empowering them with choice, and teaching them the skills necessary to avoid engagement with the criminal legal system. CHOOSE 180 is made up of passionate individuals who together create a workplace deeply rooted in the community. We place an emphasis on bringing your whole self to the work of CHOOSE 180 as it is our shared conviction that you can’t compartmentalize greatness and to do so we have created a safe space for our team to be supported in their highs, lows and everything in between. This is the secret to our impact; passionate people who are committed to being their best, so that they can give their best to our youth and young adults.

About the role

The Choose Freedom Coordinator supports youth impacted by incarceration and/or gun violence. Community navigators build relationships with youth while they are incarcerated and continue to support them upon release or work with youth who are at risk of being actively involved within gun, gang, or community violence. The mission of CHOOSE Freedom is to help young people to see their potential and to understand their power without violence.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed support and case management to CHOOSE Freedom participants who are impacted or at risk of being impacted by gun, gang, and community violence
• Actively conduct outreach and collaborate with community-based organizations for referrals, facilitating a smooth process for participants to engage with and enter the program
• Utilize the Freedom curriculum to provide one-to-one sessions with participants, addressing their needs, and working with them to identify, set, and achieve their goals
• Provide comprehensive case management to participants, including connecting them to necessary resources or other CHOOSE 180 programs
• Work with other CHOOSE 180 programs as needed for referrals, group sessions, and other opportunities for peer support and collective learning
• Co-facilitate group sessions, working alongside other CHOOSE 180 facilitators to lead group sessions (virtually and in-person), ensuring a supportive and engaging environment for participants (groups may be held within juvenile facilities, schools, or community spaces)
• Regularly report participant data, notes, and basic needs requests into Apricot, maintaining comprehensive records of participants' progress and program outcomes
• Participate in community meetings and discussions, representing CHOOSE 180
• Provide ongoing feedback to CHOOSE 180 Program Managers and Directors regarding program efficiency and opportunities to enhance or scale back
• Actively participate in all CHOOSE 180 meetings, trainings, supervisions, and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Commitment to the vision and goals of CHOOSE 180
• 2-3 years of client service experience preferred
• Experience working with or in the criminal legal system
• Personal experience of recovery around gun violence
• Critical response experience with de-escalating possible volatile situations
• Must be able to pass background check and other criteria for working in the prison systems
• Must be able to travel between King and Pierce County to support participants and facilitate groups

Working conditions

This position requires working some weekend days as well as attending after-hours events and being available for consultation when needed. The role may involve compassionate de-escalation and crisis intervention with youth and/or family members working through trauma.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $33.66 per hour ($70,000 annually).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness investment